What if the only thing more dangerous than the alien predators hunting you... is the savage alien who claims you as his own? Captain Lysara Vrenn is a survivor. Stranded on a toxic moon after a disastrous crash, her crew gone, her ship a tomb, she's prepared to fight for her life. But she isn't prepared for Varkis. A towering, primal warrior with starlight in his veins and a gaze that promises both salvation and sinful temptation, he is the guardian of this desolate graveyard—and she has trespassed. To stay alive, she must accept his protection and his rules. Forced into a relentless and uneasy alliance, they must battle monstrous creatures and ruthless raiders that lurk in the acrid fog. But the greatest danger is the brazen and hypnotic power he holds over her. He demands her trust, her obedience, her complete surrender. And Lysara, who has never bowed to anyone, feels an undeniable urge to yield, a forbidden desire for his touch that could be her undoing or her most breathtaking salvation. Varkis offers her survival, but his price may be everything she is. To live, she must unravel the secrets of the last of his clan and confront the dark power he holds over her soul. In a world where every touch is a thrilling battle of wills, will she conquer her fear, or will she find that true freedom lies in shameless surrender?